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Red Maple - Autumn Flame
The Autumn FlameŽ Red Maple tree, Acer rubrum, 'Autumn Flame', is a fast growing tree that is also one of the first trees to show fall color. The Autumn FlameŽ Red Maple has scarlet/green leaves which make for gorgeous fall color. This deciduous trees leaves will always contain a hint of scarlet. It will grow in low lands and can handle excessive moisture. The Autumn FlameŽ Red Maple is pyramidal when young with ascending branches. The branches develop low and form a dense, narrow crown. The lobed leaves are a nice bright green. It requires full sun for best effect. It is not tolerant of drought or very hot dry weather. This tree is a large tree that can achieve a trunk size of three to five feet in diameter. This is truly a beautiful shade tree. ... more
Black Oak The Black Oak tree, Quercus velutina, is very similar in appearance to the Red Oak. The thick, nearly black bark is marked with deep furrows and irregularly broken ridges. This moderately growing oak tree grows on dry uplands, slopes and ridges. The wood, while hard and strong is not tough. The green leaves have a notably velvety underside. |
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